MIKE Higginson claimed an unwanted hat-trick while playing for The Bull in a Division One match against Kingkabs on Sunday.

Higginson netted three own goals but, amazingly, still ended up on the winning side. Goals from Ian Higginson (2), Jordan Ford and Colin Griffiths saved Mike’s blushes and secured a 4-3 success for Kingkabs.

Bull Wanderers had no trouble dispatching Hope Farm Rangers, beating them 6-2 with goals from Lee Salisbury (2), Mike Smith, Andy Bowen, Jamie Murphy and Mark Livens. Steve Coombes and Mike Gibb got Rangers on the scoresheet.

Travellers Rest took on beleaguered Old Wirral Hundred and won 5-1. Dominic Prendergast and Danny Lynch each bagged a brace and Rob Stockton finished the game off for Travellers against an OWH side which continues to struggle to keep clean sheets. Robert Powell scored a consolation for the visitors.

Westminster Reserves returned from Wolverham Reserves with a 4-1 victory under their belts. Shaun Gratrix got two while Paul Boyle and Adam Hughes hit one each for Westminster. Chaney Lloyd replied for Wolverham.

Peter Boyle, Rob Little and Steve Hill were all on target as Woodlands beat Sir Robert 3-1. Kevin Gardner got the home goal.

Elsewhere, W&T Glazing went through to the third round of the Stan Dukes Memorial Cup after winning their replay with FC Sportsman’s 5-3 in extra-time.

After 90 minutes the sides were inseparable, Mark Ford’s double and Ashley Tew’s strikes for Glazing being cancelled out by Eric Fogg, Danny Lloyd and Simon Thelwell.

In extra time, however, Tom Bowen and John Davies booked Glazing’s place in the third round.

In the Shell Premier Division, hat-tricks from Ian Kelly and Gary Handley made up the lion’s share of Sutton Villa’s seven-goal haul against SC Ellesmere. Lee McHugh got the other as Ellesmere failed to offer a response.

Grace could not handle Ryan Nichol as he steered two efforts home for Hugo Travel in their 3-1 away triumph. Tony Taylor completed the victory.

Robbie Manning got the only goal of the game as Wolverham beat White Swan 1-0.